Historical Connections to the Renaissance Period

Two modern-day people dressed in Renaissance clothingImagine that you are an author who is writing alongside authors like Williams Shakespeare during the Renaissance Period. In preparation for your new story, you must create an illustration of a main character using the Renaissance Character Template. Because you are writing about topics relevant to the Renaissance Period, your character will need to be appropriate for that age. How should your character look, speak, dress, live, and work? Make sure to include any accessories that you character would need. When you have a complete idea of your character, use the Renaissance Character Template to complete the assignment. Then, describe your character in an organized one-paragraph summary.

You may need to complete additional research and use resources outside of this course to complete this assignment. If so, please submit a Works Cited document. If you need assistance, visit the Developmental Module for information on citing resources. Before you begin, review the Renaissance Character Checklist to make sure that you include all of the items required for full credit.

Options to create your character illustration include the following:

  • Hand-draw the assignment and then take a picture of it for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
  • Hand-draw the assignment and then scan it for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
  • Open the template in a paint or graphics program and utilize the software to create the images. You can then submit your work to the assignment’s dropbox.
  • Use a mobile or computer-based application to complete the template and email or export the final product for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.

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Once you have completed your Renaissance Character Template, please submit your work to the dropbox.